Check out this FREE "Spatial awareness" Trial Lesson for age 7-9!

Attacking the King: Direct Check

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  • 7-9
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Direct Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet
Direct Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet

Direct Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet

Your child can test their chess knowledge with this worksheet. If they've been taking lessons or playing regularly, they'll enjoy connecting the dots to put the white king in checkmate, then checking the correct notation. Challenge their chess skills!
Direct Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet
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Skip Counting by 10 Through Our Community Worksheet
Skip Counting by 10 Through Our Community Worksheet

Skip Counting by 10 Through Our Community Worksheet

Our kids need to 'make a ten' and skip count by tens to boost their speed and accuracy in math. This cool, free worksheet takes them on a journey through their local community to practice counting by tens. They'll work on social studies and fine motor skills while having fun with the maze they get to count by tens in!
Skip Counting by 10 Through Our Community Worksheet
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Intercardinal Directions Worksheet
Intercardinal Directions Worksheet

Intercardinal Directions Worksheet

Young students often don't get to practice cardinal and intercardinal directions in the digital age, but it's an important social studies and geography concept to learn. This PDF provides colorful compasses for them to practice with, giving them a real-world skill for common curriculum and independent living.
Intercardinal Directions Worksheet
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Reading Liquid Measurement Worksheet
Reading Liquid Measurement Worksheet

Reading Liquid Measurement Worksheet

Help a mad scientist return to his lab by having your child measure the liquid in each flask. Their results will determine his fate! Help a mad scientist return to his lab! Kids can practice reading liquid measurements to the millimeter on this worksheet. Determine the amount of liquid in each flask and let your child's results decide the scientist's fate!
Reading Liquid Measurement Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 45
Adding up to 1000: Page 45

Adding up to 1000: Page 45

Adding up to 1000: Page 45
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St. Patrick’s Day Worksheet: Leprechaun
St. Patrick’s Day Worksheet: Leprechaun

Leprechaun Maze Printable

Help the leprechaun find his pot of gold! Challenge your learner with this St. Patrick's Day worksheet. Let them identify odd or even numbers in the maze and connect the dots. It will be a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Leprechaun Maze Printable
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Adding up to 1000: Page 18
Adding up to 1000: Page 18

Adding up to 1000: Page 18

Adding up to 1000: Page 18
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Do You Remember? Worksheet
Do You Remember? Worksheet

Do You Remember? Worksheet

Read "Cinderella", "The Crow and the Pitcher" and "The Lion and the Mouse" to your child. Discuss the plot and characters, and how their choices shape the story. Use this worksheet to check their comprehension and memory. Read the questions and have them select the correct picture answer.
Do You Remember? Worksheet
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Cutting in Halves Worksheet
Cutting in Halves Worksheet

Cutting in Halves Worksheet

Show your child how to divide a whole shape, like a square, into smaller pieces to become fractions. Point out when a shape is divided into two equal parts, it's called a half. Look at the worksheet together, and identify all rectangles that are cut in half (½).
Cutting in Halves Worksheet
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Space maze worksheet: Telescope
Space maze worksheet: Telescope

Astronomer Maze: Telescope Worksheet

Let your mini astronomer explore the galaxy with this fun and puzzling space maze worksheet – Telescope! Your child will have a great time navigating the maze, while learning how telescopes help scientists study the stars.
Astronomer Maze: Telescope Worksheet
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Spatial awareness is a critical cognitive skill that helps children understand their position and movement in space. For children ages 7-9, developing spatial awareness is particularly important as it lays the foundation for various learning areas, including mathematics, science, and physical education. At this age, children are beginning to engage more deeply with complex concepts, such as geometry, measurement, and navigation, all of which are underpinned by strong spatial skills.

Moreover, spatial awareness enhances problem-solving abilities and creativity. When children can visualize and manipulate objects mentally, they can devise innovative solutions to challenges. This skill also helps with everyday tasks, such as reading maps, following directions, or even organizing their workspace.

Within social contexts, spatial awareness fosters teamwork and cooperation during physical activities and games, nurturing essential interpersonal skills. For teachers and parents, recognizing the importance of spatial awareness means engaging children in activities that challenge this skill, such as building blocks, puzzles, or interactive games. Supporting the development of spatial awareness prepares children for future academic success and equips them with vital life skills necessary for the modern world. Thus, nurturing this ability in young learners is an investment in their holistic development.